Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuse and Process Addictions

"This unique and timely text examines the most prevalent substance and process addictions and focuses on current research and evidence-based treatment strategies. Dr. Smith and his contributing authors, all with substantial clinical experience in working with addictions, highlight the models and methods used to treat addictions. Major substance addictions examined include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs. Complete chapters are also devoted to the most frequently cited process addictions, making this text unique. Behavioral addictions covered in this text include pathological gambling, sex disorders, disordered eating, work, exercise, shopping, and Internet/gaming. With its emphasis on treatment strategies, this book can be used by practitioners, as well as by professors in the classroom in introductory courses in addictions or in subsequent courses that focus on treatment strategies. Features Each chapter contains student learning outcomes, a case study with reflective questions, techniques for assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment approaches, and resources for further study Coverage of cooccurring disorders, neuroscience research findings, and addictions treatment programs" This distinctive and timely text examines the most prevalent substance and process addictions and focuses on current research and evidence-based treatment strategies. Major substance addictions discussed include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs. Complete chapters are also devoted to the most frequently cited process addictions, making this text unique. Behavioral addictions covered in this text include pathological gambling, sex disorders, disordered eating, work, exercise, shopping, and Internet/gaming. Each chapter contains a listing of student learning outcomes, a case study with reflective questions, techniques for assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment approaches, and resources for further study. With its emphasis on treatment strategies, this text can be used by practitioners as well as by professors in the classroom in introductory courses in addictions or in subsequent courses that focus on treatment strategies. •Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. •To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. •Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org This Distinctive And Timely Text Examines The Most Prevalent Substance And Process Addictions And Focuses On Current Research And Evidence-based Treatment Strategies. Major Substance Addictions Discussed Include Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana, Methamphetamines, And Prescription Drugs. Complete Chapters Are Also Devoted To The Most Frequently Cited Process Addictions, Making This Text Unique. Behavioral Addictions Covered In This Text Include Pathological Gambling, Sex Disorders, Disordered Eating, Work, Exercise, Shopping, And Internet/gaming. Each Chapter Contains A Listing Of Student Learning Outcomes, A Case Study With Reflective Questions, Techniques For Assessment And Diagnosis, Inpatient And Outpatient Treatment Approaches, And Resources For Further Study. With Its Emphasis On Treatment Strategies, This Text Can Be Used By Practitioners As Well As By Professors In The Classroom In Introductory Courses In Addictions Or In Subsequent Courses That Focus On Treatment Strategies. *requests For Digital Versions From The Aca Can Be Found On Wiley.com. *to Request Print Copies, Please Visit The Aca Website Here. *reproduction Requests For Material From Books Published By Aca Should Be Directed To Permissions@counseling.org. This distinctive and timely text examines the most prevalent substance and process addictions and focuses on current research and evidence-based treatment strategies. Major substance addictions discussed include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs. Complete chapters are also devoted to the most frequently cited process addictions, making this text unique. Behavioral addictions covered in this text include pathological gambling, sex disorders, disordered eating, work, exercise, shopping, and Internet/gaming. Each chapter contains a listing of student learning outcomes, a case study with reflective questions, techniques for assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment approaches, and resources for further study. With its emphasis on treatment strategies, this text can be used by practitioners as well as by professors in the classroom in introductory courses in addictions or in subsequent courses that focus on treatment strategies--from back cover

This distinctive and timely text examines the most prevalent substance and process addictions and focuses on current research and evidence-based treatment strategies. Major substance addictions discussed include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, and prescription drugs. Complete chapters are also devoted to the most frequently cited process addictions, making this text unique. Behavioral addictions covered in this text include pathological gambling, sex disorders, disordered eating, work, exercise, shopping, and Internet/gaming.

Each chapter contains a listing of student learning outcomes, a case study with reflective questions, techniques for assessment and diagnosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment approaches, and resources for further study. With its emphasis on treatment strategies, this text can be used by practitioners as well as by professors in the classroom in introductory courses in addictions or in subsequent courses that focus on treatment strategies.

Addictions : an overview / Robert L. Smith Alcohol addiction / Todd F. Lewis Tobacco (nicotine) addiction / Robert L. Smith Marijuana addiction / Richard S. Balkin Methamphetamine addiction / Helena G. Rindone Prescription drug addiction / Todd F. Lewis Pathological gambling / Stephen Southern Sex addiction / Stephen Southern, Dawn Ellison, and Mark Hagwood Disordered eating / Tamara Duarte and Fredericka DeLee Work addiction / Summer M. Reiner Exercise addiction / Michele Kerulis Compulsive buying/shopping addiction / Kimberly Frazier Internet addiction / Joshua C. Watson Addictions : status, research, and future / Robert L. Smith. "Substance addiction and abuse permeate modern life at unrecognized levels, and many behavioral addictions go completely unrecognized or untreated. Dr. Smith and his colleagues present realistic examples of the complete spectrum of substance and process addictions with integrated models of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It is important for all professionals to learn how pervasive this problem is and how to create effective client treatment plans. This book should be mandatory reading for all counselors and therapists."--Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, Distinguished Professor, Governors State Un